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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,096.88, 716,978.14 and 141,048.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,096.88, 716,978.14 and 141,048.04 is: 211,522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,096.88 : 716,978.14 = 141,048.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,096.88/716,978.14 = 141,048.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,096.88x = 716,978.14 × 141,048.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,096.88x = 101,128,361,369.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,128,361,369.85/478,096.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,522.74

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